11th RARA gold cup got underway at Rajarani, Dhankuta on Thursday.

Dagihat youth club defeated Dandabazar FC, Dhankuta 5-1 in the opening match & entered semifinals.

Ashim Rai (77, 90+5) scored a brace while Sushil Rai (79'), Martins (23') & Bhuwan Basnet (71') scored apiece for the winners. Oscar scored one for the losing side in 86th minute.

Ashim Rai became the player of the match and received NRs 7,000 cash.

Earlier, Chaubise rural municipality chairman Raj Kumar Chemjong inaugurated the event.

Birtamod United will take on Real Star youth club, Hetauda on Friday.

RARA FC is organizig the event, which has a winning purse of NRs 5 lakh.